ELDB vs BuiltWith
BuiltWith alternative for French online stores
ELDB (Ecommerce Leads Database) is a database of 95K+ verified French online stores, available through a REST API and an MCP server from €49/month excl. VAT. BuiltWith plans start at $295/month. The limit of ELDB: it only covers France (.fr).
The problem: paying for a worldwide database to reach French stores
You look for French online stores to contact. BuiltWith covers the whole world.
Its first plan, Basic, costs $295/month.
You pay for a worldwide database, while your target is in France.
ELDB and BuiltWith, side by side
| Criterion | ELDB | BuiltWith |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | France only (.fr) | Worldwide |
| Entry price | €49/month excl. VAT (Starter) | $295/month (Basic) |
| Monthly plans | Starter €49, Pro €149, Scale €449 (excl. VAT) | Basic $295, Pro $495, Team $995 |
| CSV export | No self-serve export | Yes |
| CRM integration | No native integration: use the API or MCP | Yes |
| Free option | Free sample, no account needed | Free lookup of one website |
Sources: builtwith.com/plans, ELDB pricing. Prices checked on Oct 17, 2026. ELDB prices in euros, excluding VAT. Competitor prices in US dollars, as shown on their websites.
What you get
- API and MCP server in every plan, which means your AI agent can query the data for €49/month excl. VAT.
- 95K+ .fr stores re-checked every 30 days, which means you do not pay for closed stores or brochure sites.
- A Google profile for 36K+ stores, which means you see the rating, the reviews and the phone number before you call.
- A free sample, no account needed, which means you can judge the data before you pay.
What it takes to get started
- An account created with a magic link, no password.
- An API key, in your account page.
- For MCP, one config file: mcp.json in Cursor, for example.
- Your first call takes a few minutes.
- Sales are not open yet. During the pilot phase, access is on request.
BuiltWith or ELDB: which one?
Choose BuiltWith if
- you prospect in countries other than France.
- you want a one-click CSV export.
- you want a native CRM integration.
- you prefer a visual search interface to an API.
Choose ELDB if
- your target is French online stores.
- you want API and MCP access for €49/month excl. VAT.
- you plug the data into n8n, Make, Clay or an AI agent such as Claude or ChatGPT.
- you want the Google profile (rating, reviews, category) to qualify your leads.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a cheaper BuiltWith alternative for French online stores?
Yes. ELDB starts at €49/month excl. VAT, with the REST API and the MCP server included. BuiltWith plans start at $295/month. ELDB only covers stores on .fr domains.
Does ELDB cover stores outside France?
No. The database only contains stores on .fr domains. For other countries, BuiltWith is a better fit.
What data is in an ELDB store record?
Domain, platform, theme, product count, detected apps, estimated traffic, email, phone, address, social profiles and Google profile (rating, reviews, category). Fields vary from store to store. The product catalog and the traffic trend are for the Pro and Scale plans.
Does ELDB integrate with a CRM?
Not natively. You go through the REST API or the MCP server, for example from n8n, Make or Clay.
Can I try ELDB before paying?
There is no free plan and no trial. A free sample is open to everyone, no account needed. Plans have no commitment and you can cancel anytime.
Try ELDB on your target list
ELDB is in a pilot phase. Request access, or look at the free sample first.